LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA seeks leave to appeal on business rates

By Jonathan Werran | 23 June 2015

Failure to reform the business rates appeal system so councils can contest appeals could result i...

HEALTH

Finance chiefs seek change to 'inconsistent' funding system

By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2015

Even the most successful authorities are struggling to meet the financial challenges they face, a...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Combined authority path could be 'rocky'

By Dan Peters | 17 June 2015

A ‘rocky road’ stands in the way of the creation of more combined authorities, an academic has wa...

FINANCE

Council leaders ramp up devolution debate

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 June 2015

Greg Clark is facing fresh calls to devolve more powers and freedoms from council leaders in the ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Business rates boost for prosperity 'remains weak'

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2015

The direct financial incentive for local authorities to boost growth and prosperity in their area...

FINANCE

London boroughs launch devolution case

By Dan Peters | 28 May 2015

Five London boroughs have launched their case for devolution and made demands of what they want f...

HEALTH

Queen's Speech 2015: Overview

By Jonathan Werran | 27 May 2015

Marking the state opening of Parliament, the Queen confirmed a widely-trailed set of announcement...

WHITEHALL

Queen's Speech 2015: housing and devolution Bills to the fore

By Jonathan Werran | 27 May 2015

Plans to give cities greater economic powers and a controversial extension of the Right to Buy sc...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

West Sussex CC leader makes south east devolution pitch

By Jonathan Werran | 22 May 2015

West Sussex CC leader Cllr Louise Goldsmith has called on ministers to devolve further powers and...

FINANCE

LGA devolution paper calls for new partnership with government

By Jonathan Werran | 21 May 2015

Council chiefs have issued a white paper outlining how devolution should spread throughout Englan...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council